Mistake Island is an island in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Maine.[1] The island contains little vegetation.[2] Mistake Island has been noted for its unusual place name.[3]
Moose Peak Light stands high atop Mistake Island.[4] The lighthouse is closed to general visitors.[5]
References
edit- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mistake Island
- ^ Survey, U.S. Coast and Geodetic (1879). Atlantic Local Coast Pilot: Sub-division 1: Passamaquoddy Bay to Schoodic. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 62.
- ^ Vietze, Andrew Dr. (15 July 2009). Insiders' Guide to the Maine Coast. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 189. ISBN 978-0-7627-5608-7.
- ^ Atlantic Boating Almanacs: Maine To Cape Cod, Ma. ProStar Publications. 1 December 2003. p. 172. ISBN 978-1-57785-501-9.
- ^ Rhein, Michael (1 August 2011). Lighthouses - A Spotter's Guide: The Essential Enthusiast's Handbook. Andrews UK Limited. p. 97. ISBN 978-1-887354-79-0.
44°28′30″N 67°32′10″W / 44.47500°N 67.53611°W
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